Spending a long time on the road can be a tiring and frustrating job, especially for the likes of Britain's truck drivers who are up and down the countries motorways on a daily basis.
Anyone who has driven on a motorway will know it doesn't take long before you see the large, illuminated signs screaming at you which read 'Tiredness Kills, Take A Break'. Thousands of deaths are caused every year on our roads due to tired and negligent drivers losing their concentration. Motorways are particularly dangerous with one in five collisions caused by those asleep at the wheel.
Truckers and HGV drivers must ensure they're taking regular breaks throughout the journey to remain alert. The Highways agency recommends stopping at least every two hours so it's a good idea to include this break into your overall time.
This inevitably means you will need to pull into several service stations along your journey, and love them or hate them; they are essential areas for taking a break from the road. However are all of them really that bad? Some have even become tourist attractions and are highly recommended to stop regardless of how you are feeling. Below is a list of the top services in the UK.
Britain's top three services
1. Tebay Service Station - the Lake District
In first place are the rural services north of the village of Tebay in the scenic surroundings of Cumbria. Surprisingly this service station is in fact a hotspot for tourists to enjoy an excellent selection of local farm foods with over forty different types of cheeses and meats from the surrounding area. If the weather is particularly warm you can also enjoy a BBQ out by the lake or even enjoy the home-made ice-cream.
Popham Services, Winchester
Last year Popham services Little Chef became the flagship restaurant for the national chain as celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal transformed it for a 21st Century revamp. The food has consistently received excellent reviews as people are invited to try out some rather extraordinary tastes including coq au vin, Hereford Steak and braised ox cheeks.
3. Woodwall Service Station - Sheffield
Making it into the top three is Welcome Break's Woodall services. With a reputation of a modern and clean station the stop has become a popular destination for late night truck drivers to enjoy the twenty four hour food and entertainment. The food court offers every type of food you can think of from a light snack to a full English breakfast. There is also a wide selection of fast food available including KFC and Burger King.
Anyone who has driven on a motorway will know it doesn't take long before you see the large, illuminated signs screaming at you which read 'Tiredness Kills, Take A Break'. Thousands of deaths are caused every year on our roads due to tired and negligent drivers losing their concentration. Motorways are particularly dangerous with one in five collisions caused by those asleep at the wheel.
Truckers and HGV drivers must ensure they're taking regular breaks throughout the journey to remain alert. The Highways agency recommends stopping at least every two hours so it's a good idea to include this break into your overall time.
This inevitably means you will need to pull into several service stations along your journey, and love them or hate them; they are essential areas for taking a break from the road. However are all of them really that bad? Some have even become tourist attractions and are highly recommended to stop regardless of how you are feeling. Below is a list of the top services in the UK.
Britain's top three services
1. Tebay Service Station - the Lake District
In first place are the rural services north of the village of Tebay in the scenic surroundings of Cumbria. Surprisingly this service station is in fact a hotspot for tourists to enjoy an excellent selection of local farm foods with over forty different types of cheeses and meats from the surrounding area. If the weather is particularly warm you can also enjoy a BBQ out by the lake or even enjoy the home-made ice-cream.
Popham Services, Winchester
Last year Popham services Little Chef became the flagship restaurant for the national chain as celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal transformed it for a 21st Century revamp. The food has consistently received excellent reviews as people are invited to try out some rather extraordinary tastes including coq au vin, Hereford Steak and braised ox cheeks.
3. Woodwall Service Station - Sheffield
Making it into the top three is Welcome Break's Woodall services. With a reputation of a modern and clean station the stop has become a popular destination for late night truck drivers to enjoy the twenty four hour food and entertainment. The food court offers every type of food you can think of from a light snack to a full English breakfast. There is also a wide selection of fast food available including KFC and Burger King.
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